Was John Adams elected fourth president of the US?

Answer 1

No. John Adams was the 2nd President, and his son John Quincy was the 6th. Number 4 was James Madison.

John Adams became the 2nd President by winning the 3rd Presidential Election, but he lost the 4th Presidential Election to Thomas Jefferson.

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Answer 2

Both John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States, and his son, John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States, served one four-year term as President. Neither was re-elected for a second term in office.

Answer 3

Yes, he did; from 1797 to 1801.